Quick answers
- Does Blal A. Zafar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Blal A. Zafar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Blal A. Zafar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 338 Original Medicare patients and 847 services for Blal A. Zafar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Blal A. Zafar's NPI number?
- 1568421386. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Blal A. Zafar, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 338 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 847 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)307 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)231 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)122 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)122 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)29 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes53%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
Hospitals where Blal A. Zafar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Blal A. Zafar at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Tristar Skyline Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440006
- Tristar Southern Hills Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440197
- Unity Medical CenterManchester, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440007
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440039
- Vanderbilt Wilson County HospitalLebanon, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440193
Practice locations
Addresses where Blal A. Zafar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1156 Nashville PikeGallatin, TN 37066 (615) 989‑1088
- 2300 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203 (615) 342‑1000
- 3441 Dickerson PikeNashville, TN 37207 (615) 769‑2000
- 391 Wallace Rd, Southern Hills Medical CenterNashville, TN 37211 (615) 781‑4000
- 481 Interstate DrManchester, TN 37355 (931) 728‑6354
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Blal A. Zafar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Medicine Services of TN LLC275 clinicians in the group
- Anova Medical Associates, PLC133 clinicians in the group
- Coffee Medical Group LLC22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Gallatin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gallatin, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Medicine Services of TN LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568421386 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians